Hi there, I have a tripod dog (saw this name in my recent searching the net for advice). The fact is she has 4 legs but refuses to use he front left leg after a recent toe amputation (first joint removed). It's been a couple months and healed fine but she refuses to use it choosing rather to run around on 3!
She is a brown doberman and from baby been highly strung. She is 8 now and still, on 3 legs, highly strung. The problem now is that I am worrying as she appears to be weakening and in running around, she is face planting. That front leg of hers supporting her is just not managing anymore.
I am prepared to chat to my vet but I am worried what the only solution will be so I want to be know better before I go! What if there is nothing to do but euthanasia? Why won't she use her leg? We have examined her and felt around, pushing and prodding.. there is no pain.. I have read that this can happen. Trying to keep her calm will be impossible!!
She is a brown doberman and from baby been highly strung. She is 8 now and still, on 3 legs, highly strung. The problem now is that I am worrying as she appears to be weakening and in running around, she is face planting. That front leg of hers supporting her is just not managing anymore.
I am prepared to chat to my vet but I am worried what the only solution will be so I want to be know better before I go! What if there is nothing to do but euthanasia? Why won't she use her leg? We have examined her and felt around, pushing and prodding.. there is no pain.. I have read that this can happen. Trying to keep her calm will be impossible!!